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As the Eaton and Palisades fires roared across the Altadena area and the coastal Santa Monica Mountains in January 2025, the flames were fueled in part by accumulations of bone-dry chaparral, brush and other vegetation.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026 Everlight Côtes de Provence Rosé This bone-dry, floral rosé is ALDI’s secret weapon.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026 With one of the nation’s lowest population densities — and most residents living in cities — Idaho boasts plenty of wide-open spaces, an amazing array of geography from huge lakes and raging rivers to snowy peaks and bone-dry deserts.—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026 Its dual mops spin at 200 rpm to remove stains, while its 10mm auto-lift feature keeps your carpets bone-dry while the hard floors get a scrub.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bone-dry